Gold prices held steady on Friday (August 15th), continuing the previous session's decline and on track for their worst week since late June. Sentiment was weighed down after a series of stronger-than-expected US data eroded hopes of a significant Fed interest rate cut, causing the dollar and US bond yields to strengthen and dampen interest in non-yielding assets like gold. Pressure intensified after the US PPI rose at its fastest pace in three years in July, well above consensus, indicating that companies were beginning to pass on tariff-induced import cost increases to final...
Currently, the price of gold continues to move in the $3012-$3028 area on Wednesday (3/26).Meanwhile, Copper metal is in the spotlight after United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Copper tariffs will be implemented in the coming weeks, which is much faster than the market anticipated.From the geopolitical side, there is also a major risk in Ukraine, where a Black Sea ceasefire agreement is being discussed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy quickly supported the breakthrough and said his country was ready to comply with it immediately. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell on Wednesday (3/26) in Asia, as the dollar strengthened and market participants awaited the US Personal Consumption Expenditure data on Friday for clues on the Fed's next move. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices were steady on Wednesday (3/26) near a record high after U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply, signaling trouble for the U.S. economy. Consumer confidence fell to a four-year low in March on concerns about escalating trade wars and higher prices, adding to gold's appeal as a safe haven asset. Meanwhile, the U.S. announced that Russia and Ukraine had reached a ceasefire deal in the Black Sea. The Kremlin confirmed the statement, but said it was conditional on Washington lifting sanctions on banks and companies involved in agricultural exports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices held steady above $33 an ounce on Tuesday, recovering from recent losses as trade uncertainty and broader economic concerns fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Hopes that US President Donald Trump could take a more targeted approach to tariffs before an April 2 deadline provided some relief to markets. However, his pledge on Monday to impose levies on auto, pharmaceutical and other industries added to the uncertainty. Meanwhile, expectations of further interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve also supported silver prices. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices were stable on Tuesday (3/25) in the European session.After three consecutive days of losses, Gold is currently trading in the $3020 area. "Uncertainty remains over the level and scope of upcoming US reciprocal tariffs... gold continues to find support as a hedge against potential surprises," said IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong. Trump's tariff policy is widely considered to contribute to slowing economic growth, fueling further trade tensions, and fueling inflation. Source: Newsmaker.id